Miss West is like a great many other clever people, she doesn't appreciate what is easily won." A deep flush overspread Miss Rawle's face.

An angry light leaped into her blue eyes.

Then, meeting Patience's calm glance, she said slowly, "Do you mean that I force myself upon her ?" "In a measure, yes," was the cool reply.

"You are very fond of her and she knows it, consequently she doesn't value your friendship half as highly as though she weren't sure of it.

You must meet her on her own ground, and make her realize that you are of as much importance in the world as she.